No release of our leaders, no election, Okuama Community tells politicians

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
No release of our leaders, no election, Okuama Community tells politicians

The Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Nigeria announced that there will be no election unless their detained leaders are released. During a protest, Chairman Vote Johnwalker stated that their leaders were arrested by the military following the destruction of the community and remain in detention without trial. Among those detained are Professor Arthur Ekpekpo and other influential members, while James Achovwuko Oghoroko died in military custody.

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